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16 CLUB TRADITIONS First names: Rotarians refer to each other by their first name. In founding Rotary Paul Harris was seeking to make new friendships creating an atmosphere of warmth and familiarity reminiscent of the small town in Vermont where he grew up. Since arriving in Chicago Paul had made acquaintances, but no true friends. The thought came to him one evening as he visited with a friend in his friend s Chicago neighborhood. As they went from store to store the friend knew everyone well and called them by their first name. It was this kind of intimate friendship that Paul wanted to create in Rotary, one where everyone was on a first name basis. Paul s favorite quotation was, He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare. This firmly established tradition of first names only may elicit a fine from the Sergeant-at-Arms to any member using a title such as Mister, Doctor, Miss, Mrs., Professor, etc. Rotarians are to be called by their first name, or nickname if they have one. No business transactions at Rotary meetings: One reason for founding Rotary was to promote business dealings with honest men of integrity. In 1905 Chicago was still pretty much a frontier town where the phrase let the buyer beware reflected the business climate. By 1911, Rotarians had come to the conclusion that service to others to improve the community was a more valid reason for Rotary s existence. They realized that the makeup of Rotary s membership of leading business and professional men in each community gave Rotary sufficient clout to make good things happen to improve the community. All business dealings were dropped in favor of community service and a policy was adopted that no business dealings would be transacted at a Rotary meeting. Today, discussing a business deal with a fellow Rotarian during a Rotary meeting is a fineable offense. Coming to a Rotary meeting should be a pleasant break from the daily business grind. Hi to visiting Rotarians: In the early days of Palatka Rotary a tradition was begun of greeting visiting Rotarians when introduced to the club with a hearty Hi John, using only the first name of the visitor, of course. That local tradition has been preserved. It is not appropriate or acceptable to applaud the introduction of a visiting Rotarian. Each one is to be greeted with Hi followed by the Rotarian s first name. Guests of Rotarians are applauded when introduced. Club Singing: Rotary clubs have been singing clubs since the first club was established in Chicago in The fifth man to join Rotary was Harry Ruggles, a musically inclined printer by trade who introduced singing to the group. Club singing has been described as one of the most prominent characteristics of Rotary fellowship. It has always been an integral part of the Rotary Club of Palatka. A Toy at Christmas: Another local tradition of our club is bringing an unwrapped toy to go under the tree at our Christmas party. That serves as admission to the party. The toys are collected after the party by the Community Needs / Projects Subcommittee for distribution to children of indigent families.

17 Sweetheart Luncheon: A very enjoyable tradition is the Sweetheart Luncheon held the Tuesday before Valentine s Day. Each Rotarian brings his/her sweetheart to lunch that day. A special program of entertainment is provided usually by students of music and dance from the Florida School of the Arts. Female sweethearts receive a long stem rose while the male sweethearts receive a box containing 3 or 4 chocolates as mementos of the occasion. Community Projects: A tradition of tackling innovative community projects to meet specific needs was begun by the Rotary Club of Chicago when they constructed comfort stations, the first public rest rooms in that city. Taking a cue from Chicago Rotary s example, our Rotary club built rest rooms at the Project PLAY playground as a project commemorating Rotary s 100 th Anniversary. Today Rotary clubs around the world are engaged in projects designed to meet needs and improve the quality of life wherever they exist. Club Banners: One of the colorful traditions of our club and many others worldwide is the exchange of club banners. Rotarians traveling to distant locations take banners to exchange at make-up meetings as a token of friendship. The decorative banners are used for displays at meetings and district events. The exchange is a meaningful gesture that serves as a tangible symbol of international fellowship. Our club boasts a very large collection of club banners from many parts of the globe. The Rotary Gearwheel Emblem: The wearing and displaying of the Rotary gearwheel emblem is a tradition that is recognized worldwide. Rotarians are urged to wear the lapel emblem at all times. It designates the wearer as a person of honor and integrity, someone who can be trusted. Remembrance of a deceased Rotarian: The established local tradition of sending a broken wheel (a wheel with a portion missing) floral arrangement to the funeral of a member has been changed. When the cost became exorbitant, the decision was made to send a donation from the club to the Rotary Foundation, or to a charity of the decedent s choice. While floral arrangements quickly fade and die, memorial gifts tend to live on. This philosophy is in keeping with a tradition established by Rotary s founder who requested no flowers at his funeral. Instead he asked that contributions be made to The Rotary Foundation. While no firm policy has ever been established regarding an appropriate remembrance from the club at the loss of the spouse of a Rotarian, the practice has been followed of making a contribution from the club in memory of the loved one to a favorite charity of the decedent. Rotary is a Family Affair: In keeping with Rotary International s emphasis that Rotary is a family affair, the Rotary Club of Palatka includes widows and widowers of deceased members by inviting them to certain club functions such as the Christmas Party, Installation Banquet, and Sweetheart Luncheon. In fact, this was a standard practice in Palatka Rotary long before the emphasis by Rotary International. Civic Club Luncheon: As a show of our support for Putnam County agriculture and locally manufactured products we hold our regular weekly meeting at the Fairgrounds during the Putnam County Fair each year in conjunction with other civic clubs.

18 Group Study Exchange: Since 1977 we have participated on a regular basis with Group Study Exchanges to our district hosting the GSE team and acquainting them with our culture, business, industry, agriculture, and government. Often our club partners with Sunrise Rotary to provide an evening of fellowship and entertainment. We have successfully nominated several from this area to be part of the outgoing team to a district overseas. Gift for the District Governor: It has long been a tradition in our club, indeed of most Rotary clubs, to present the District Governor with a very nice gift upon the occasion of his/her official visit to the club. It is customary to budget a minimum of $100 for the gift.

19 Page 18 PAST OFFICERS ROTARY CLUB OF PALATKA PRESIDENT YEAR SECRETARY Frank E. Waymer Henry M. Fearnside Charles E. Rowton Henry M. Fearnside Henry M. Fearnside J. F. Blake Dr. E. W. Warren J. F. Blake A. Weyman Houston J. G. Spencer Morris B. Cochrane J. G. Spencer Howell A. Davis J. G. Spencer Joe H. Yelverton A. P. Carswell J. G. Spencer Fred T. Merrill Joe H. Haughton Fred T. Merrill Louis Kalbfield J. Frank Godard W. Carl Davis Bryron Cooper Fred T. Merrill J. G. Spencer H. E. Merryday J. G. Spencer John Willis A. Weyman Houston J. Walter Hilliard A. Weyman Houston C. J. Mathews A. Weyman Houston Ralph Crosby E. Paul Dunklin Dr. F. Emory Bell J. G. Spencer C. Howard Rowton Mike Lamon Ben Beasley Mike Lamon Jack Blake, Sr Mike Lamon Newell Davis Mike Lamon Bill Pearce Mike Lamon Ed Groves Mike Lamon Charles Hyde Mike Lamon Alston hale Mike Lamon Mike Lamon Joseph E. Crabb John Sproull, Sr Jack Blake Bill Walker Jack Blake Ocie M. Webb Jack Blake Howard Gardner, Jr Jack Blake George Mitchell Paul Hudson L. C. McCall Paul Hudson J. Ralph Neale Paul Hudson Frank M. Hancock Paul Hudson Paul Hudson Quincy Masters, Sr. Jack Blake Quincy Masters, Sr. Broadus Breland Quincy Masters, Sr. Quincy Masters Jim Gaylor L. W. (Spud) Harrell Jim Gaylor JimGaylor Robert W. (Bob) Webb Robert W. (Bob) Webb Dr. Charles Barrineau

20 Page 19 Dr. Charles Barrineau Keith Steen Keith Steen T. G. Davis T. G. Davis Ed Beckler Ed Beckler Otha Powell Otha Powell & Ed Beckler Jake Jacoway Jake Jacoway Paul Hege Charles LaPradd Dick Westbury Dick Westbury Bill Huntley Howard Day Howard Gardner III John Gaines Ray Bunton Robert L. McLendon Bob Fisk Howard Gardner III Dr. Fred Griffin Dr. Fred Griffin Dr. Robert Mitchem Benny Arnold Harold Hose Harold Hose Doug Lewis Ray Bunton John Sproull, Jr. Albert Malone Don Toland Joe Miller II Brian Michaels Brian Michaels Jim Young Charles Hood Sam Browning III W. W. (Bunky) Roberts Bill Suttlemyre Sam Browning III Don Holmes Bill Suttlemyre Lee Shiver Larry Freeman Bill Baxter John Sproull, Jr Taylor Matthews Bill Baxter Ray Bunton, Jr. Terry Furr Joe Pickens Taylor Matthews Austin Tilton Austin Tilton Marvin Goembel Gary Adams Doug Webb Don Holmes Ronnie Tumlin Robert W. (Bob) Webb Shann Purinton John L. Mikell Peggy White Daniel Martinez Kerry Rowell Shann Purinton Dan R. Thies C. L. Overturf Ifti Ahmad Dan R. Thies Sherry V. Risch Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Art Shaw Gary Lott Ed Ingram Robert (Rusty) Starr Adam Mengel John Stephenson Mark Gordon Dr. K. K. Singh Kirk Kief Peggy White John Charles Mikell Pat Freeman Dawn Miles John (Skip) Lorenzen Marsha Davis-Flowers Gary Getchell Derek Hembree

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